Occupational therapist and equestrian trainer Karin Blignault explains: The importance of stretch exercises in preventing injury, alleviating pain and improving performance The need to develop suppleness in tandem with strength. The important role of classical ridden movements as active stretch exercises. The basic anatomy and physiology of muscles and their associated tissues. How muscles work together in groups, and which exercises benefit which muscles. The fundamental principles of how to perform active stretch exercises as a rider from the saddle, and passive stretch exercises from the ground. The individual exercises are explained in detail, with clear, specific instructions designed to ensure that they are carried out in the most beneficial manner, with no risk of injury to horse or handler.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd
ISBN-13
9781908809162
eBay Product ID (ePID)
158351003
Product Key Features
Book Title
Stretch Exercises for Your Horse
Author
Karen Blignault
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Horses
Publication Year
2013
Genre
Sports
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
216mm
Item Width
176mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Karen Blignault
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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